One Eastside Explained

One Eastside
Location:James Watt Queensway
Location Town:Birmingham
Location Country:United Kingdom
Start Date:2022
Completion Date:2026
Architect:Glancy Nicholls Architects
Engineer:Skidmore, Owings and Merrill (Europe) LLP
Floor Count:51
Building Type:Residential

One Eastside is a residential skyscraper under construction in Birmingham, England. It is planned to be tall, and contains 51 storeys.[1] Upon completion, it would become the joint-tallest building in Birmingham and the West Midlands, alongside Octagon, which is also under construction. One Eastside and Octagon would become Birmingham's first buildings to be taller than, and are defined as skyscrapers by the Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat.

The scheme also includes a second 16-storey building. It is being developed by local developer Court Collaboration.[2] The scheme is located near the upcoming HS2 station. It is expected to cost £160 million.[3]

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: One Eastside Tower 1 – The Skyscraper Center . 31 March 2023 . skyscrapercenter.com.
  2. Web site: Morby . Aaron . 18 November 2022 . Midgard wins £200m Birmingham Eastside tower . 31 March 2023 . Construction Enquirer . en-GB.
  3. Web site: Jones . Tamlyn . 8 April 2021 . 51-storey One Eastside scheme in Birmingham set for green light again . 31 March 2023 . Business Live . en.